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Pandemics
As Flu Pandemic Declared, Leaders Must Focus on Poor Countries to Avert 'Bleaker Picture'
June 24th, 2009
As the World Health Organization today raised the pandemic alert for Influenza A (H1N1) to its highest level, humanitarian specialists are calling on governments and health authorities globally to strengthen poor communities' access to primary health care and protect the most at risk. Impoverished people in developing countries are especially vulnerable to outbreaks given the prevalence of existing pandemics and weak health systems, warns World Vision, a Christian humanitarian organization working in 100 countries. The aid group's health and policy specialists are encouraging authorities and staff to remain vigilant as the number of confirmed cases and deaths continue...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2009-06-24)
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